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Tests are held on Saturdays and Thursdays. To find out test dates in your area, please contact your nearest IELTS test centre. A list of IDP IELTS test locations is available at [IELTSessentials.com/testcentres](IELTSessentials.com/testcentres).  \nThe international test  \nIELTS is internationally focused in its content. For example, texts and tasks are sourced from publications from all over the English-speaking world; a range of native-speaker accents  \n(North American, Australian, New Zealand, etc. ) are used in the Listening test; all standard varieties of English are accepted in test takers’ written and spoken responses.  \nThe test that’s tried and trusted  \nIELTS has been developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment, and is supported by an extensive programme of research, validation and test development.  \nThe level of the test  \nIELTS is designed to assess English language skills across a wide range of levels. There is no such thing as a pass or fail in IELTS. Results are reported as band scores on a scale of 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest) .  \nIELTS for UK Visas and Immigration  \nFind out how you can use an IELTS result for this purpose at [IELTSessentials.com/uk](IELTSessentials.com/uk). For more information on going to or staying in the UK,[visit](visit www.gov.uk)[ www.gov.uk](visit www.gov.uk).  \nIELTS Support Tools  \n3  \nWhich test do you need?  \nBefore booking your test, understand if you need IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training.  \nIELTS is available in two different versions: Academic and General Training. Each organisation that accepts IELTS will normally specify which version of IELTS you will need for your application. In some cases both Academic or General Training may be accepted. 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